AVB sets sights on Javier Hernandez

Javier Hernandez might be tempted by the prospects of first-team football away from Old Trafford [ACTION IMAGES/JASON CAIRNDUFF]

The Spurs boss is alarmed at his side’s lack of potency in the box and will bid to snare the £15milion-rated Mexican hitman, nicknamed Little Pea, in the January transfer window.

White Hart Lane supremo Daniel Levy has given AVB the green light to make signings in January and Hernandez, 25, is his top priority.

The Spurs coach wants a third option up front to cover for Roberto Soldado and Jermain Defoe, with out-of-favour Emmanuel Adebayor heading for the exit.

Tottenham face a fight to land the forward known as Chicharito, who has scored 33 goals in 79 United appearances, with David Moyes said to want to keep the hitman.

But Hernandez, who cost only £6m from Guadalajara, has admitted he may have to quit United to play first-team football regularly.

“I strive to start more games. I am working towards that goal – earning a spot as a starter”

Javier Hernandez

He said: “I strive to start more games. I am working towards that goal – earning a spot as a starter.

“I know that my performance on the pitch will allow me to achieve that some day, either in Manchester or elsewhere playing for another club.

“I am going on for four years here at Manchester United and, like I have always said, I am happy to be able to play for one of the best clubs in the world, doing my best every single day to earn myself more minutes on the pitch.

“I just need to be given more opportunities to showcase what I can do, because all of us want to be able to contribute our part so this team can win championships.”

AVB is also monitoring Andrea Pirlo’s situation at Juventus, with the Italy playmaker said to be keen to test himself in the Premier League.